Compassionate Nursing Assistant | LTAC Patient Care

Kindred; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a LTAC facility focused on patients recovering from critical illness. This role assists nursing staff with daily patient care, ADLs, and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, CNA preferred, and BCLS certification. Six months’ experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. 100% on-site, with normal hospital schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required (preferred).
• CNA certification in the state of practice is preferred; BCLS required within facility-specified time frame.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living for patients.
• Provide personal care, emotional support and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs and measurements accurately; document promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and positioning; ensure patient safety.
• Respond to call lights and paging systems; communicate needs to RN.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a LTAC facility focused on patients recovering from critical illness. This role assists nursing staff with daily patient care, ADLs, and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, CNA preferred, and BCLS certification. Six months’ experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. 100% on-site, with normal hospital schedules.